Excerpt from Nikki McKibbin Top 10, Season The 2002 American Idols Live! tour was coming to an end. One of our last cities was Seattle, and as always, we were backstage after the performance mingling with fans at what is called a meet-and-greet. I don't know why, but whenever there were little children at the meet-and-greets, they always gravitated toward me. Seattle was no different. Tylee was the cutest little girl I'd ever seen, with her tan corduroy overalls and li...

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I had the honor of speaking this week at a women's business association luncheon on the topic of entrepreneurship. When I mentioned to my wife the day before that I was speaking to group of women entrepreneurs she asked, "Why on earth would they ask you to speak?" In her defense, my dear wife has no idea what I do for a living. She's never read a single one of the several hundred columns I've written. She's never attended a function where I'm speaking or sat in the audienc...

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An excess payment is the fixed contribution you must pay each time your car is repaired through your car insurance policy. Normally the payment is made directly to the accident repair garage when you collect the car. If your car is declared to be a write off, your insurance company will deduct the excess agreed on the policy from the settlement payment it makes to you. If the accident was the other drivers fault, and this is accepted by the third party's insurer, you'll b...

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Everyone needs a mortgage loan, but for some, they can get a lower costing financing if they know how to look for and secure it. The options are really many in this type of lending yet few people actually take the time to find the right choice for their needs. By cutting back the interest rate of a loan, an individual can actually save thousands of dollars over the course of paying off their home.

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The Shih Tzu is a lively, proud and very lovable dog as owners will testify. The Shih Tzu is one of the most popular dog breeds on earth for good reason. In 1994 the Shih Tzu was the 12th most popular dog breed, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Paint applications that are designed to imitate other materials are called faux paint finish. Different methods are used to apply paints, glazes, and texturizing materials to create illusions of fabric, stone, wood, and other natural surfaces.

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Inexpensive Area Rugs can add to the overall look of your home without having to pay the price for the expensive rugs that look the same. Find out the three questions you should ask yourself before buying another rug.

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When it comes to home improvement, many cost-conscious homeowners think about all of the "green" they will spend. Today, however, they also are able to think about a different kind of green - "green" building.

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Shawne Merriman was born in Upper Marlboro, Maryland on May 25, 1984. Many people also know Merriman by his nickname ?lights out.? He has everything that a good defensive player needs to succeed in the NFL. To go along with a high level of athletic ability, he also plays smart, hits hard, and is willing to do whatever it takes to win. Merriman has been playing like this for many reasons, and this is why he has become one of the best players in the entire league. Merriman p...

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Disneyland opened its gates to the world in 1955, and has been fascinating tourists ever since then. More than half a billion guests have been awed at the fantastic splendor of its sprawling compound, including presidents, royalty, and heads of state. Anyone who has taken a trip to Disneyland has gone back unable to stop talking about it. Disneyland or Disneyland Park is located in Anaheim, California. It features rides, themed mini compounds, and attractions against a fan...

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